Plumbing Engineer/Designer - Sacramento, CA

Opportunity Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is expanding our plumbing engineering group in California and is seeking an experienced Plumbing Engineer/Designer who is passionate about sustainable design and ready to take a lead role on diverse projects. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including healthcare, commercial, multifamily, and educational buildings. Short-term responsibilities include leading plumbing designs and supporting construction administration; long-term career growth includes building and leading a regional plumbing practice and shaping standards and workflows within the group. Position Summary The Senior Plumbing Engineer/Designer will lead plumbing and process piping consulting and design efforts from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The successful applicant will be responsible for plumbing system calculations, technical design deliverables, coordination with other disciplines, QA/QC compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The role requires regular collaboration with internal and external project teams and regular site visits for field observation and investigation. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, solution-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to sustainable practices. Essential Job Functions Lead plumbing piping designs and prepare construction documents. Perform fixture counts, pipe/equipment sizing, and other plumbing calculations. Coordinate with ownership, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams. Support Construction Administration: RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field reports. Adhere to QA/QC policies and elevate issues as needed. Mentor junior engineers/designers and help grow the local plumbing team. Assist with Business Development (BD) opportunities when needed. Required Qualifications 5 years in consulting, construction, or similar. Valid PE license or CPD certification. Proficient in Revit (BIM). Strong plumbing design experience (commercial, healthcare, process, multifamily residential and/or manufacturing). Clear communicator, organized, solution-oriented, able to work independently. Local to the region (+/- 30 miles to a Glumac office). Preferred Qualifications Medical gas or process piping experience (certifications a plus). LEED, LFA, or sustainability credentials (experience with water harvesting/treatment and heat pump water heaters a plus). Water treatment knowledge (experience with water softeners, descalers, interceptors, and similar treatment devices a plus). Fire protection knowledge (experience with wet/dry systems and dry-agent suppression systems a plus). Project Management, Business Development, or prior team leadership experience. Benefits Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. Merit-based financial rewards. Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Work Environment and Location This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Diego offices. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S. Compensation Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience) EEO Statement Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tetra Tech